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Ritzka Family History

Ritzka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rutka, Nitka, Rita, Ritz, Rizk, Ritzel, Liszka, Ritzer, Riska, Fitzke

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Where is the Ritzka family from?

You can see how Ritzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritzka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ritzka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ritzka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ritzka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ritzka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritzka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Ritzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritzka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Ritzka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Ritzka. For the veterans among your Ritzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritzka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Ritzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ritzka in 1976 was 47, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritzka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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